Compare 50/96 and 4/16
50/96 is greater than 4/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
4/16 = 4 × 6/16 × 6 = 24/96 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/96 > 24/96 or 50/96 > 4/16
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